FTMS All Sync – Indoor Biking

What Indoor Biking Does in FTMS All Sync

When you choose Bike Indoors in FTMS All Sync, the app connects your Garmin device to FTMS-compatible spin bikes over Bluetooth. During your indoor ride it reads real-time metrics like speed, power, cadence, and distance from the trainer and records them into the activity so you can review everything later in Garmin Connect.

Unlike the standalone FTMS Biking datafield, FTMS All Sync runs as a full custom Activity. That means you get:

• A dedicated indoor biking activity profile within FTMS All Sync
• Six configurable data fields on the main page
• Optional Pro Mode features such as a second metrics page, alarms, and dynamic profiles

If you’re looking for a single app that can handle bike, rower, elliptical, climber, stepper, and treadmill workouts, FTMS All Sync is designed to be your “one app for all machines”.

How Indoor Biking Looks in FTMS All Sync

During an indoor bike activity, FTMS All Sync presents up to six metrics at once, using a clean, high-contrast layout that’s easy to read while you ride.

Note: Exact layouts and available metrics depend on your Garmin device and the capabilities of your bike.

Smart Trainer Metrics (from the Bike)

These metrics are read directly from your FTMS-compatible indoor bike (when supported by your trainer) and stored in the recorded activity:

• Instant Speed
• Average Speed
• Peak Speed
• Instant Power
• Average Power
• Peak Power
• Instant Cadence
• Average Cadence
• Total Distance
• Instant Pace
• Average Pace
• Lap Pace
• Calories
• Energy Expenditure (Cal/min)
• Resistance Level
• Elapsed Time

Garmin Device Metrics

These values come from your Garmin watch or bike computer itself and can be shown alongside FTMS bike data:

• Heart Rate
• Average Heart Rate
• Max Heart Rate
• Energy Expenditure (Cal/min)
• Clock Time

All of these metrics are written into the activity file and can be reviewed later on the Stats and Charts tabs in Garmin Connect, or in compatible third-party platforms.

Compatibility Notes

Indoor Biking in FTMS All Sync is designed for spin bikes that support the standard FTMS Bluetooth profile. In marketing material this is often described as:

• “FTMS”
• “Bluetooth Smart Trainer”
• “BLE FTMS support”

Some commercial or gym bikes use proprietary Bluetooth protocols and may not be detected by the app. If your bike is not found during scanning, please see the FTMS All Sync overview and the FTMS FAQ & Troubleshooting page for tips on verifying FTMS support and testing with the BleScan tool.